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You May Keep Your Catch!

We make every effort to Tag & Release all billfish species, but our clients are welcome to keep any other species they catch on their charter. We commonly catch Mahi Mahi (Dorado), Ono (Wahoo) Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna) and upon request can adjust your charter to target these species when appropriate. We will even filet your fish for you.

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Operating Deep Sea Fishing Charters in Kona Hawaii for Over 50 Years

Experience Matters…and few Captains can claim the experience of Captain Jeff Fay. Owner Operator Captain Jeff has been operating sportfishing charters in Kona for over 50 years. During this time he has caught countless numbers of blue marlin for his clients, set Dozens of World Records and won numerous sportfishing tournaments during his distinguished career. In fact, he is the only Captain who has won the prestigious Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament four times! He now shares the helm with his son and Co-Captain, Brett Fay. Together, they operate deep sea fishing charters on the Big Island of Hawaii in Kona from their custom 37 foot Rybovich Sportfisherman. You only have to fish with them one time to see how their passion for marlin fishing in Kona and their desire to share their passion for the sport with their clients comes through in every fishing charter they take.

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Hawaii Deep Sea Fishing Charters from Kona for Giant Blue Marlin!

The waters just off of Kona Hawaii are renowned for producing giant blue marlin. Kona is one of the few sportfishing destinations in the world where it is possible to catch Blue Marlin year round. Unlike other sportfishing destinations, the best fishing takes place in the calm, protected waters just a short 10-15 ride from the harbor, making Kona a favorite fishing destination for novice anglers and sportfishing enthusiasts alike.

Kona Hawaii is known for it’s wide range of species including Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Short Billed Spearfish and the occasional Black Marlin and Pacific Sailfish. In addition to the numerous billfish species found in Kona, anglers can also enjoy catching Yellowfin Tuna, Ono or Wahoo and Mahi Mahi. Whether you are looking to catch a grander, complete a billfish grand slam or just relax and troll for something to cook on the grill, we’ll do everything we can to make your deep sea fishing charter as enjoyable and productive as possible.

We have been operating sportfishing charters in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii for over 50 years. When it comes to Big Game Sportfishing, Captain Jeff and Captain Brett are two of the most experienced and knowledgeable charter boat captains in Kona Hawaii. Deep Sea Fishing in Kona is fun, economical and an ideal activity for everyone because the fishing occurs very close to shore in the calm, deep waters protected by the large mountains on the Big Island of Hawaii. We supply everything you need to catch fish, our boat is clean and easily accommodates up to six guests and has with a full bathroom on board for your comfort.

Meet the Captains

Jeff Fay

Captain

Owner and Operator, Captain Jeff Fay, has been fishing in Kona, Hawaii for giant blue marlin for over 50 years. In addition to his numerous decades of knowledge and experience he has collected in Kona, Captain Jeff has operated several sportfishing charter boats for owners worldwide.

Captain Jeff began his fishing career in Kona crewing for Terry Truman aboard the Kua Lua in 1966. Shortly thereafter he moved to the Malia where he crewed for West Vannetta. In 1975, he partnered with Captain Peter B. Wright and purchased the Humdinger, a 37′ Rybovich located in Tampa, Florida. After moving the boat from Florida, Captain Jeff and Peter chartered the Humdinger out of Kona until the mid 1980′s when Capt. Jeff bought out partner Peter B. Wright and then briefly partnered with globetrotting big game angler Jerry Dunaway. Shortly thereafter, Captain Jeff purchased Jerry’s remaining interest in the Humdinger and has been operating sportfishing charters on the Big Island of Hawaii in Kona from this classic Rybovich ever since.

Captain Jeff has enjoyed a rich and successful career in the big game sportfishing community. After capturing his first “Grander” in 1972, Captain Jeff has gone on to assist anglers on eleven marlin over 1,000 pounds worldwide. Additionally he has captained anglers to numerous world records, the two most recently in Kona when he captained Debra Dunaway to her last two world records to complete her bid to be the first angler in history, man or woman, to hold a world record for every species of billfish in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Captain Jeff is the only Five Time Winner of the prestigious Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament’s “Henry Chee Award” presented to the top-scoring Hawaii charter fishing captain in the tournament. He now shares his passion for big game sportfishing in Hawaii with his son Brett who now Co-Captains the Humdinger along side his father.

Brett Fay

Co-Captain

Captain Brett Fay is a native of Hawaii; born on the Big Island and raised in Kona. Brett grew up fishing in Kona with his father, Captain Jeff Fay, on the 37’ Rybovich “Humdinger”. He enjoys surfing, hunting, and fishing and just about anything that involves being outdoors. At age five, Brett caught his first Blue Marlin, and has been “Hooked” ever since.

Brett literally grew up on the Humdinger, learning the trade of Big Game Sportfishing in Hawaii and boat handling from his father Captain Jeff and mentor, Captain Henry “Butch” Chee Jr. Brett received his U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s License at age 20 and began assisting his dad chartering guests on the Humdinger. Brett is an accomplished Captain and boat handler and works hard to share his passion for Hawaii, the Outdoors and Sportfishing in Kona with his guests and clients.

Captain Jeff Fay, Circa 1966 with Captain Terry Truman.

Fish in Comfort Aboard our 37 Foot Custom Rybovich Sportfisherman

The Humdinger is truly a custom, tournament rigged sportfisherman, designed and built by hand by Rybovich Boat Works in Palm Beach Florida. Recently re-powered in 2013, The Humdinger is tournament rigged and ready fish. Built in 1958, Hull #33, Originally named “Gem” was built in Palm Beach Florida and later purchased by Captain Jeff Fay and Captain Peter Wright who moved the boat to Kona Hawaii in 1975 to establish one of the earliest fishing charter operations on the Big Island of Hawaii. Captain Jeff has been operating sportfishing charters in Kona Hawaii for the past 50 plus years and is recognized as one of the most knowledgable captains in the sportfishing industry.

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Get the best deal on a Kona Fishing Charter by booking online. It’s simple, safe and secure. Just choose a date on the calendar below and see the availability of all of our Deep Sea Fishing Charters in Kona. Select the date for your fishing charter from the calendar and click Book Now. Add your information and select your method of payment. You can even purchase lunch and drinks online at checkout. Once your fishing charter is confirmed, we’ll send you a confirmation email with a map and directions to our boat in Honokohau harbor. Of course, if you prefer to call us, you can always reach Captain Jeff Fay at (808) 936-3034 or just send us an email through our Contact Us page and we will respond to right away.

Kona Fishing Report – 2019 |

Kona, Hawaii – January 20, 2019 – The fishing in Kona has been really good the past month with a mixed bag of Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Mahi Mahi, and the occasional Tuna. We have been getting a good number of bites and hookups on all species with a lot of small blue marlin and several large blues in the 700-800 pound class have also been tagged and released by the fleet in the past few weeks . The weather has been generally good the past week with calm seas and moderate, variable winds. If you are planning a trip to Hawaii this Winter, be sure to book your charters early and book online for our lowest available rates.

Fishing Tournaments – Marlin Fishing in Kona Hawaii

Complete List of Kona Marlin Fishing Tournaments in 2019

The waters off of the coast of Kailua-Kona Hawaii are one of the most accessible and prolific marlin fisheries in the world. There are few places where anglers can literally catch a blue marlin just a few hundreds yards from the harbor. The fishing grounds are also shielded by towering volcanoes that protect the coastal areas from the persistent trade winds on the island, making a day fishing in Kona feel more like a calm boat ride on an inland lake. Finally, the fishery in Kona is productive year round for Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Shortbilled Spearfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado and Wahoo. For all of these reasons, Kona Hawaii is a favored destination for globe trotting, big game sportfishing enthusiasts seeking to compete for cash and prizes.

Each year, anglers from around the world decend on the tiny village of Kailua-Kona Hawaii to do battle with giant blue marlin in the pursuit of big money cash and prizes. Kona is host to about a dozen fishing tournaments each year. While many tournaments focus on species like blue marlin, there are a number of events that target other species such as Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo and Dorado. There are even tournaments tailored to small boat owners under 20 feet in length and a few events just for the ladies. Because the fishing in Kona occurs so close to the island, just a few hundred yards to a few miles from shore, anglers participating in these events spend more of the day with lines in the water. As a results, expect to see a good number of fish weighed at the scales each afternoon around 4pm. While most Marlin fishing tournaments are designed to encourage the tag and release of smaller marlin, the fish that are brought to the scales will typically be much larger and range between 500 pounds to over 1,000 pounds! If you are looking for a fun and exciting activity that is great for the whole family, consider fishing a tournament in Kona on your next visit to the Big Island of Hawaii. Click here for complete list – Fishing Tournaments in 2019

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